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Weather & Climate in Māhdāsht, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Māhdāsht enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,816 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,816 ft (1,163 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7282°N, 50.8134°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 28, 2004 | 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran | M6.3 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.8 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Qom, Iran | M5.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.1 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 29 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 134 km | 46 km |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 15 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 1990 | 39 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 16 km S of R?dsar, Iran | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2012 | 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 146 km | 14 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 28 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 28 km W of S?veh, Iran | M4.7 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 24 km NNE of Qazvin, Iran | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1990 | 38 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1990 | 42 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.6 | 133 km | 35 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 3 km NNW of Dam?vand, Iran | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Northern Iran | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,000 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Damavand | Stratovolcano | 5,670 m (18,602 ft) | -5350 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Māhdāsht has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.1").